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Çka Ka Qëllu
$ · Mediterranean

2321 Hughes Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
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Best Mediterranean in Belmont & Fordham

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Çka Ka Qëllu 8.7
Belmont
Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Hidden Gems Heaven Group Dining Gatherings Date Night Magic
Çka Ka Qëllu is a destination for Albanian and broader Balkan home cooking in Belmont, with a wood-beamed dining room that feels closer to a farmhouse than a city restaurant. It draws diners for slow-cooked tavë dishes, mixed grills, and dairy-rich comfort plates that bridge Mediterranean flavors with distinctly Albanian traditions.
Must-Try Dishes: Kacamak tava, Mixed grill platter, Mantia in yogurt sauce
Scores:
Value: 7.2 Service: 8.2 Consistency: 8.7 Food Quality: 9.3 Atmosphere: 8.9 Cultural Relevance: 9.1
What makes it special: Albanian-focused tavern spotlighting slow-cooked Balkan comfort dishes in a rustic setting.
Who should go: Diners seeking regional Balkan dishes beyond standard Mediterranean.
When to visit: Weekend dinners for full-room energy and traditional service.
What to order: Start with ajvar and salad, then kacamak and mixed grill.
Insider tip: Reserve ahead and go with a group to share more slow-cooked specialties.